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Commonwealth Circle

Commonwealth Circle is the Community Idea Stations’ leading giving group, recognizing donors who make gifts of $1,000 or more to the annual fund. These donors help the Community Idea Stations bring the best in PBS and NPR programming to Central Virginia, as well as local productions, that educate, enrich and inspire viewers and listeners. Their partnership helps to ensure that the power of media strengthens Central Virginia, empowers families, and informs citizens.

RSVP is requested for all Commonwealth Circle events. For more information, please email Trish Poupore or call (804) 560-8145

A Peek at Past Events
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Studio Society

Studio Society members of the Commonwealth Circle lead the community through their annual generosity and support for public media, enabling the Community Idea Stations to expand upon its mission to educate, entertain, and inspire.

Investor $1,000 - $1,499
Director $1,500 - $4,999

In addition to Community Idea Station member benefits, receive exclusive privileges afforded only to Commonwealth Circle Studio Society members:1) Invitations to exclusive receptions with local and national public media luminaries, premiere screenings, and behind-the-scenes opportunities2) Private or small-group station tour followed by lunch with station leadership3) Behind-the-scenes information and program highlights via our weekly e-newsletter (or monthly postal mail)4) Invitation to stations' annual Investor Meeting5) Opportunities to leverage your gift as a challenge to other members6) 88.9 WCVE Day Sponsorships available for every $350 in giving7) Access to the DVD Lending Library8) Personalized assistance with PBS Passport9) Recognition in Community Idea Stations donor listing

Visionary Society

Visionary Society members of the Commonwealth Circle believe deeply in the power of public media to transform our society, recognizing that extraordinary accomplishments require greater levels of philanthropy and partnership.

Visionary Society members receive Studio Society benefits plus:1) Invitations to intimate gatherings with station leadership, public media luminaries, on-air personalities, and other special opportunities to connect with public broadcasting2) Ability to align giving with a personal passion or program area3) Private station update over lunch or dinner with station leadership4) Special on-air recognition

Legacy Society

Legacy Society members help ensure the best of public media for generations to come by including the Community Idea Stations in their will, trust, or other estate plans.

Legacy Society members receive special offerings throughout the year, including:1) Invitations to exclusive receptions with local and national public media luminaries, premiere screenings, and behind-the-scenes opportunities2) Invitation to the stations' annual Investor Meeting3) Opportunity to be recognized in Community Idea Stations donor listing

Don't miss the opportunity to tour the Community Idea Stations right here at 23 Sesame Street in Richmond!

On your behind-the-scenes tour you will have the opportunity to meet on-air radio hosts, go in the radio and TV studios and meet station staff. This hour long tour is followed by lunch with your station liaison and a member of our senior staff. Please feel free to bring a guest(s)!

Tours are held on Thursdays starting at 11am and fill up quickly, so be sure to contact Lori Dudas at (804) 560-8264 or by email at ldudas@ideastations.org to reserve your spot and order your choice of a boxed lunch! We look forward to hearing from you.

Leave A Legacy
Be part of the future of the Community Idea Stations. Your planned gift supports the mission of public broadcasting in your community.Learn More

Donate A Vehicle
Have an old car taking up space in your driveway? Donate it to Community Idea Stations! We will tow your vehicle at no cost to you! Get a tax deductible receipt and help our cause.Learn More

Become A Volunteer
Help us extend our reach beyond the television screen and the radio dial by assisting us in bringing engaging events into the community.Learn More

Sustaining Member Program
Join the growing family of WCVE/WHTJ members who generously give monthly or quarterly gifts to the station.

Matching Gift
Your contribution to WCVE PBS/WHTJ PBS may be doubled! Many local and national companies will match the charitable contributions of their current and retired employees.

Become A Business Partner
Our mix of sponsorship opportunities deliver your message to a highly desirable audience — an audience that is more likely to support you because you support Public Broadcasting.Learn More

Day Sponsorship
With your donation, you can have an entire broadcast day on 88.9 WCVE to celebrate the people and occasions that mean the most to you.Learn More